I think a family is a person or many people that love you and care for you in any situation.I think families are important because,there would be no beautiful neighborhoods ,no common cities,and espesially no children.I think a family is unique because,no two families are alike in any or many ways.There are many roles and responsibilities for family members.These include that you must know how to spend time with one another, and to know each other well.Some characteristics for a strong and successful family include having possitive attitude torward one another,enjoy spending time together,share beliefs,values and goals,and be tolerant and forgiving.I can get along with my parents better by knowing them well and know their actiona and beliefs!!!